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Cité de l'espace
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Cheapest price on 21 Sept
£46
Average ticket price on 21 Sept
£64
Fastest journey on 21 Sept
5 h 4 m
Average journey duration on 21 Sept
5 h 28 m
Trains on 21 Sept
13
Distance
351 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from La Rochelle to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from La Rochelle to Toulouse will cost around £64 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £46.
To travel from La Rochelle to Toulouse you need to make at least one change.
3833 · 4665
3831 · 4661
3833 · 4665+
L15 (864757)
3831 · 4661+
L15 (864753)
L16 (864623) · L15 (864203)+
4659
3833 · 4665
3831 · 4661
D15 (864801)+
8501
5454 · 8519+
L16 (864625)
8433 · 8519+
L16 (864625)Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from La Rochelle to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, while a train costs an average of £50.
Distance: 351 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£50 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest | £98 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 4h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 52m Average total duration 5h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from La Rochelle to Toulouse:
A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from La Rochelle to Toulouse costing on average £71.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around £71 compared to roughly £98 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £27. The journey takes 5h 39m versus 4h 8m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for La Rochelle to Toulouse trains for today, Sunday 20 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
D15 (864807)+ 4665 | 11:28 La Rochelle station | 7h11 | 18:39 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
8378 · 8485+ 4669 | 13:47 La Rochelle station | 6h51 | 20:38 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
D15 (864805) · D44 (866823)+ 871871 | 15:28 La Rochelle station | 6h11 | 21:39 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
5454 · 8519+ D14 (863482) | 16:29 La Rochelle station | 6h23 | 22:52 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
| Monday 21 September | |||||
D15 (864801)+ 8501 | 5:28 La Rochelle station | 5h16 | 10:44 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
L16 (864623) · L15 (864203)+ 4659 | 6:03 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 6h34 | 12:37 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
L16 (864623) · L15 (864203)+ 4659 | 6:10 La Rochelle station | 6h27 | 12:37 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
D15 (864803)+ 4661 | 7:30 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 7h07 | 14:37 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
L15 (864753)+ 3831 · 4661 | 8:36 La Rochelle Porte Dauphine | 6h01 | 14:37 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 2 changes | |
3831 · 4661 | 9:32 La Rochelle station | 5h05 | 14:37 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau | 1 change | |
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Trains from La Rochelle to Toulouse run on average 7 times per day, taking around 4h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 22:47. The fastest train covers the 351 km distance in 5h 4m.
Distance 351 km |
Average train duration 4h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 5h 4m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 22:47 |
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Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Art museum inside Hôtel d'Assézat, showing paintings, bronzes and decorative arts in an elegant Renaissance setting near the river.
Museum of Toulouse history in a former convent. Its Romanesque cloister, medieval sculpture and gardens make it one of the city's most atmospheric visits.
Main central square framed by brick facades and arcades. It is the city's social hub for architecture, events and easy access to nearby streets.
Long canal-side promenade lined with plane trees. Ideal for walking, cycling and seeing a calmer side of Toulouse close to the centre.
Broad landscaped garden with lawns, statues and formal paths beside the museum district. A pleasant break for strolling and people-watching.
Slow-cooked white bean casserole with Toulouse sausage, duck confit and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish from south-west France.
Coarse fresh pork sausage, traditionally seasoned simply and central to Toulouse cooking, especially in cassoulet and grilled bistro dishes.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, a hallmark of south-west French cuisine often served with potatoes or cassoulet.
Historic brasserie famed for cassoulet and classic south-west dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Traditional Toulouse address known for hearty cassoulet, duck dishes and a warm old-school bistro atmosphere.
Elegant dining room serving refined south-west French cuisine with seasonal ingredients near the Capitole.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and café prices stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau -> Place du Capitole, Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from La Rochelle to Toulouse by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most La Rochelle to Toulouse trains use the La Rochelle to Toulouse Matabiau station pair. Use this guide to compare La Rochelle and Toulouse train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
La Rochelle is 1 km from La Rochelle city centre. Public transport options include:
La Rochelle has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Les 4 Sergents, La Boussole
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at La Rochelle. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at La Rochelle. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at La Rochelle: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Rochelle: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Plus Masqhotel, Hotel Saint Nicolas, Ibis La Rochelle Vieux-Port.
La Rochelle Porte Dauphine has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine.
ATMs are available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine.
Available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at La Rochelle Porte Dauphine.
Toulouse Matabiau is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse Matabiau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Canteen & Bowl, PAUL, Starbucks, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are the ATM is located in the connecting corridor between Hall 1 and Hall 2 opposite Relay.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 08:15 - 19:40, Sat: 08:15 - 18:40, Sun: 09:35 - 19:40. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is service provided by Grand Hôtel d'Orléans, located opposite the station. Fixed pricing per piece of baggage: small baggage: €5.50, medium baggage: €7.50, large baggage: €9.50.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Toulouse Matabiau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse Matabiau: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Disabled Passenger Assistance Service (PSH / PMR). Access Train liO can be reached at +33 0800313131.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mermoz, Best Western Hotel Innes by HappyCulture, Appart Hotel Clement Ader.
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